The obligation
PCBUs must identify and manage chemical hazards (including isocyanates, solvents and powders) arising from spray painting and powder coating processes, including SDS requirements and exposure controls.
The Code requires PCBUs to identify hazardous chemicals used in spray painting and powder coating (e.g. isocyanates, volatile solvents, powder particles), obtain and use Safety Data Sheets, assess inhalation and dermal exposure risks, and implement the hierarchy of controls — including substitution, engineering controls (ventilation/enclosures), and PPE as a last resort. Compliance with WHS Regulations on hazardous chemicals is required.
- What
- PCBUs must identify and manage chemical hazards (including isocyanates, solvents and powders) arising from spray painting and powder coating processes, including SDS requirements and exposure controls.
- Source
- worksafe.tas.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Chemical hazard identification and risk management is a WHS requirement set out in Spray painting and powder coating (TAS). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (TAS). The relevant provision is Spray painting and powder coating > Chemical hazards.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Chemical hazard identification and risk management is a WHS obligation under Spray painting and powder coating (TAS). In short, PCBUs must identify and manage chemical hazards (including isocyanates, solvents and powders) arising from spray painting and powder coating processes, including SDS requirements and exposure controls.
What changed recently?
Chemical hazard identification and risk management was last updated on 27 August 2026.
